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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) — China’s State Administration for Market Regulation, along with four other government departments, has called on food delivery companies to address pressing issues related to growing competition in the sector.
In a meeting with representatives of companies such as JD.com, Meituan and Ele.me, officials from the above-mentioned departments required them to strictly comply with the E-Commerce Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Anti-Unfair Competition Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China.
The said companies shall fulfill their social responsibilities, strengthen internal management, conduct legal business activities and compete fairly in order to promote the creation of a favorable market environment.
The meeting emphasized the need to protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, platform operators and couriers to ensure the healthy development of the platform economy.
As of December 2024, the number of users of online food ordering and delivery platforms in China reached 592 million, accounting for 53.4 percent of the total internet users, according to data from the China Internet Information Center. Industry data also shows that there are now more than 10 million food delivery workers across the country. -0-